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“Sweet, right. Does she know he’s killed hundreds of people?”

JJ shoved me playfully. “Love is blind. Now, shoo. Cover Darby’s lunch first.”

It was going to be a long day.

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

Matt

“Keep doingwhat I showed you, Olivia, and you’ll be dancing within a few weeks.”

She smiled, huge dimples forming on her face. “Thank you, Matt.”

Her mom thanked me as well, and I gathered my things.

“So, how’s she looking?” Camie, my boss, walked over. She was also a physical therapist, but she owned the business. Her blond hair was up in a ponytail, her leggings were so tight my eyes saw things I didn’t want to see, and her tank top left a lot to be desired. She hated me, and I wasn’t a huge fan of hers either.

“Great. She should have strength back in her leg in a couple of weeks.”

“Great. And Jaxon Porter?” She was referring to JJ, which was weird because I didn’t hear his real name often.

“Coming along. I think next month, I’ll cut him to two days a week.”

She nodded. “They pay a lot, so whatever you do, don’t slow down for me.”

She was a money-hungry bitch. Where I did it for the love of the job, and the people, she wanted to afford her lifestyle.

“I’m sure he’ll be all set within the next few months.”

“Okay.” She walked away, and Darnell sidled up beside me.

“What did the dragon lady want?”

“Client updates.”

He nodded. “Wanna get lunch?”

“Sure.”

We went to a local diner. I got a burger and fries. There was something about diner fries—they were the best out there.

“How are things going with your stalker?”

“They’re still out there, and the police have hit a dead end.”

He popped a fry into his mouth. “That sucks. You okay?”

“Yeah.” I smiled. “Nick Saint has been staying with me at night.”

Darnell paused, fry mid-bite. “Like every night?”

“Yep.”

“Damn, that’s serious. Kind of fast, no?”

I lifted one shoulder. “It’s weird. We click. Maybe better than anyone I’ve ever been with.” I peered up at Darnell. “No hard feelings.”

“None taken, I get it. My mama always said you’ll know when to stop lookin’.”

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